How to Install LED Strip Lights - LED Lighting install DIY
Installing LED strip lights is fast and easy: Following these few steps, you can achieve a beautifully illuminated area in just a few minutes. STEP 1: Familiarize yourself with LED Strips STEP 2: Choose the right brightness and color of your strips STEP 3: Calculate length of strips and power supply STEP 4: Install your LED strip lights
Below are guides on your specific application! |
LED strip lights installation guides: How to install 101
General Guides
General LED strip light installation guide
Solderless connector installation guide
Choosing the correct power supply for your LED flexible strip lights
Under Cabinet LED Installations
This is one of the most popular applications of LED light strips. It is very simple to install LED strip lights, as they can be cut every inch or so to fit your exact special requirements. Learn how to cut your LED strips, as well as what sort of LED power supply you’ll need and tips for using a remote with RGB LED strip lights.
How to Choose and Install Under Cabinet Lighting
How to mount and install your flexible LED strips under counters and cabinets
How to install LED strips to connectors and Magnetic power units
How to install LED strip lights into an existing power outlet
Cutting your LED strip lights to the desired length
How to install RGB LED strip lights under a counter
Cove lighting installations
How to install beautiful LED cove lighting
Stairway lighting installations
How to install beautiful LED stairway lighting
Dimming your LED strip Lights
Learn how to control the brightness of your LED strip lights with a Leviton or Lutron wall dimmer. A PWM (Pulse Width Modification) dimmer is installed after the LED driver and does not normally involve working with high voltage or require an electrician.
How to Install LED Strip Lights into a Lutron Dimmer w/ Magnetic Dimmable Power supply
How to install LED strip lights to a dimmer (PWM)
How to install RGB color changing LED strip lights - RGB tutorials
Learn the basics of installing RGB LED strip lighting under counters, connecting them to the controller, mounting and controlling them.
How to install more than one RGB LED strip light to a controller
How to install and control RGB color changing LED lights
Other Installation Considerations
Here’s some more useful information, such as tips for installing a long run of LED strip lights and which power supply you’ll need based on type and length of LED strip. Want easy tips on how to connect solderless connectors? What do IP numbers mean, and what’s the difference between IP65 and IP68? What is the difference between 3528 and 5050 LED chips?
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about LED strip lighting and technology
Long distance installs: What is voltage drop and which wire gauge should I use?
Installation Guide to Solderless Connectors and Flexible LED Strip Lights (old guide)
LED Strip light Waterproofing (IP) Specifications
Comparison between 3528 LEDs v 5050 LEDs
How to create Ambient Light with LED Strip Lights
How to Use LED Strip Lights For Truck Dock Lighting
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*Remember, ALWAYS consult a professional before any installation. These guides are not intended to replace professional opinion. Serious consequences such as fire and death may arise from improper installation.
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